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  "id": 6405144,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia issues thunderstorm warning as heavy rain, floods forecast through Monday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/saudi-arabia-issues-thunderstorm-warning-as-heavy-rain-floods",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T08:52:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-issues-thunderstorm-warning-as-heavy-rain-floods-forecast-through-monday-1.500668247"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence has warned residents to take precautions as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods are forecast across multiple regions from Wednesday through Monday. Authorities cautioned the public to stay in safe areas, avoid valleys and flood-prone locations, and refrain from swimming in floodwaters. The National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) reported that areas such as Mecca, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al Ardiyat, and others will likely see moderate to heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash floods, hail, and strong downdrafts stirring up dust and sand. Civil Defence emphasized the importance of adhering to safety instructions and weather updates through official channels and social media platforms.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast across several regions of the Kingdom from Wednesday through Monday, with authorities warning of possible flash floods, hail and strong winds. The General Directorate of Civil Defence called on the public to remain in safe areas, stay away from valleys and places prone to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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